How to Stay Hydrated During Pregnancy

Staying hydrated is very important. Once you find out you are pregnant with twins (or otherwise), begin drinking at least 3 to 4 32 ounce cups of water everyday.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 32 ounce cup or container
• Fresh water, no tap water
• Lime juice
• Lemon juice

1. 
    
   Lime or Lemon added to a 32 ounce cup with water

   Once you find out you are having twins (or a single baby), you need to begin drinking plenty of fluids. When I say fluids, I do not mean sodas or anything caffinated, no, I mean water. Yes, drink good water, not tap water that is bitter and could contain mercury.

2. Before I was pregnant, I never understood the importance of drinking water. That is until I read an article at an online baby website saying how very important water is to Mommy and Baby. Drinking water is very important to you and your baby.

3. Because your body is going through so many changes, you need extra liquids to keep up with this very important change in your life, a baby. Not only are you producing extra blood to nourish your growing baby, you also need to keep hydrated to prevent urinary tract infections, constipation, and hemorrhoids, all common during pregnancy.

4. 
    
   My Bathroom

   After reading how not drinking water could cause all the above to occur in my ever changing body, I was drinking non- tap water everyday, at least 3-4 times a day. I added lime or lemon to it for taste and I was in the bathroom at least 10 times a day.

5. Drinking water is something we tend to take for granted. With your pregnancy, taking it for granted is not something you want to do. You and your baby or babies are of the utmost importance.

Tips & Warnings

• Because water goes right through a pregnant woman, make sure you are always close to a restroom or your home bathroom.
• This, in my opinion, is the best thing you can do for you and your twins, staying hydrated, hourly, daily, weekly and monthly.

[tachic]

on 2/19/2009 Water is definitely essential- thanks for the reminder of how important it is

[yayaempress]

on 11/15/2008 Dehydration is also a leading cause of preterm labor so drink up ladies!

[CCrock]

on 2/24/2008 And don't forget the importance of water afterwards when you are nursing either! :)

[relate]

on 1/12/2008 I use in my pregnancy a powder called Performance I mix a teaspoon in water it keeps you hydrated or for quick rehydration I buy it at http://www.shaklee.net/thehealthyway/product/20350

[CCrock]

on 12/27/2007 You are so right about the importance of staying hydrated! My amniotic fluid was low and the doctors said I needed to "drown" myself with water. Your body needs it when your not pregnant, but it is ESSENTIAL for a healthy pregnancy.